Specialist Teacher (SEND) – Permanent
The King's School, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1RA14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Part-time/Full-time applications considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1-UPS3
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance (£3,527)
What skills and experience we're looking for
For September 2026 we wish to appoint a compassionate Specialist Teacher (SEND) to work closely with students who require additional support to fully access their learning. This is a rewarding role for a teacher who is passionate about inclusion and dedicated to helping every child realise their potential.
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering high‑quality SEND provision, designing and teaching an adapted curriculum, and fostering a nurturing, engaging classroom environment. Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals, you will ensure that students feel supported, challenged, and fully included in the wider life of the school.
What the school offers its staff
“A mindbogglingly good, state comprehensive. Proving that consistent, well-managed, well-resourced, well-delivered and kind education for all can, and does, make a difference to a community.” (The Good Schools Guide, 2025)
The King's School is an 11-18 comprehensive school, which takes great pride in the promotion of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care and extra-curricular activities. Our core purpose of 'Achievement for All' encourages every student to develop their skills, interests and talents, not just through academic achievement but also through a rich variety of enrichment opportunities including house competitions, extra-curricular clubs, trips and visits.
Further information about the job
Please contact Mrs. Pocock at recruitment@thekings.devon.sch.uk for further details or see our website and apply online. The closing date is 09:00 on Tuesday 12th May 2026. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Tuesday 19th May 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
When applying for the role, it is important that you refer to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the DBS Disclosure Policy, which can be found on our website (About Us – Policy Documents). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students so all staff are enhanced DBS checked.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The King's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1108 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The King's School website
- Email address
- recruitment@thekings.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01404 812982
Academy - Comprehensive 11-18 school
Arranging a visit to The King's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thekings.devon.sch.uk.
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